Epcot's Odyssey reopens with new look; Legoland's new hotel will be pirate themed; Revamped Pixar Place at Disney's Hollywood Studios

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View In Browser January 22, 2019 orlandosentinel.com Theme Park Rangers ADVERTISEMENT Disney: Epcot's Odyssey reopens with new look and purpose Monday, Jan 21 Epcot's Odyssey restaurant has been remodeled — its flooring is now one level. It's now serving as the festival center for Disney's arts festival Read More » Ahoy mateys! Legoland's new hotel will be pirate themed. Legoland Florida released new details and renderings for its third hotel that will open in 2020. Read More » First look: Revamped Pixar Place at Disney's Hollywood Studios There's a new look and new activities at Pixar Place, the home of "The Incredibles," at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT First Disney look: 'Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It!' at Magic Kingdom Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are definitely center stage during new 'Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It' street party at Walt Disney World Read More » Delicious Disney returns with more magical meals Delicious Disney is returning for its 2019 edition with more Disney chefs using food to illustrate beloved characters, movies and rides.   Read More » Holiday crowds brought punches, pushes and fights to Disney World and Universal The mood wasn't always so festive amid the masses at Disney and Universal theme parks. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Universal could build new roller coaster in Jurassic Park area, report says Is a new coaster coming to Universal's Island of Adventure? Read More » Disney employees marvel at witnessing giraffe's birth at Animal Kingdom Disney World employees and visitors alike marveled at a real-life moment of the birth of a giraffe captured in real-time on social media Monday afternoon at the theme park. Read More » Broadway singers with Disney pedigrees step up for Epcot arts fest Meredith Inglesby, Steve Blanchard, Kerry Butler and Kevin Massey are among the Broadway singers involved in the Disney concert series at Epcot Read More » Relax: Universal adds 2 months to annual-passholder lounge time An annual-passholder lounge will be around a little longer, Universal Studios theme park has announced. Read More » Disney shares opening date for 'Cars' attraction Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy is set to open at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park on March 31. Read More » Madame Tussauds, Sea Life offer free ticket to federal workers affected by shutdown Federal employees affected by government shutdown can get free ticket to Madame Tussuads Orlando and Sea Life aquarium Read More » Universal taking reservations for Dockside Inn, a hotel set to open in 2020 Reservations can now be made for Dockside Inn, the final phase of Universal's Endless Summer Resort. It's due to open in May of 2020. Read More » Universal's Harry Potter ride and Disney's Star Wars will open in 2019. Price hikes may come, too. Star Wars. Harry Potter. Sesame Street. The Lego Movie. Central Florida's theme parks are adding new attractions this year based on beloved IP. Read More » Ten-year challenge (theme-park edition) spotlights weighty changes In 2019, Disney World saluted Tiana and Buzz Lightyear while Universal awaited Harry Potter. Where are they now, asks the 10-year challenge. Read More » Disney: Epcot readies arts fest for big encore The Epcot International Festival of the Arts will begin at Disney World on Jan. 18 and have more music, food and workshops for visitors Read More » History center event to mark the day Mosquito County became Orange Orange County Regional History Center will mark Heritage Day on Jan. 27, celebrating the day the area dropped its original name of Mosquito County. Read More » Disney: Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets already on sale Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will begin on Aug. 16 at Magic Kingdom. Disney World has put tickets on sale already. Read More » Disney: Another baby giraffe born at Animal Kingdom Another Masi giraffe has been born at Disney World, this time on the savanna of Animal Kingdom theme park on Monday afternoon Read More » Newly engaged Tim Tebow, fiancee go to Disney World Football star Tim Tebow and his fiancee Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters went to Disney World on Friday, one day after announcing their engagement. Read More » advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2019 | Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Theme Park Rangers newsletter.